2015 World Indigenous Games
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| Native name | Jogos Mundiais dos Povos Indígenas |
|---|---|
| Date | 23 October – 1 November 2015 |
| Location | Palmas, Brazil |
| Organised by | Inter Tribal Council |
| Website |
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The World Indigenous Games are a multi-sport event involving indigenous athletes that was first staged in 2015.[1] The Games are governed by the Inter Tribal Council, a Brazilian indigenous peoples NGO that has staged Brazil's national Indigenous Games since 1996.
The first edition of the Games was held in Palmas, Brazil, from October 23 to November 1, 2015.[2][3] The Games are expected to be held intermittently thereafter, and will feature competitive sports and non-competitive demonstration events.
Events and competitions
The 2015 World Indigenous Games held competitions in canoeing, spear tossing, archery and Corrida de Tora, among others.[4][5] A few standard types of competitions occurred, including competitions in athletics and football.[5]
Demonstration events about games from indigenous cultures also occurred, which were not competitive.[5]
History
The World Indigenous Games grew from the Brazilian Indigenous Peoples' Games. There have been 12 editions of the national games, during which approximately 1,500 athletes would take part.[6]
Participating countries
Other indigenous games
- Philippine Indigenous Games – Bunong Binte, Siaytong, Patentiro and Lusalos
References
- ↑ Hinson, Tamara (9 January 2015). "19 events worth traveling for in 2015". edition.cnn.com. CNN. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- ↑ Henry Golding (16 January 2015). 2015's top travel trends and destinations (Video). BBC. Event occurs at 1:08. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- ↑ "Rilee Good Eagle brings home gold medal to Siksika". Vulcan Advocate. November 21, 2015. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ↑ Whitefield, Mimi (August 21, 2014). "For Brazil, World Cup success fuels hope for more tourists at Rio Olympics". miamiherald. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "The Games". i-games2015.com. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
- ↑ Dana, Felipe (15 November 2013). "Indigenous Games in Brazil: 'competition is a thing for the west'". The Guardian (Cuiaba). Associated Press. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- ↑ "Philippine tribes vie in World Indigenous Games". Philippine Star. October 15, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
Further reading
- Douglas, Bruce (October 29, 2015). "World Indigenous Games draw 2,000 athletes amid protests over groups' rights". The Guardian. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- "Tumultuous World Indigenous Games wraps up in Brazil". Business Insider. November 1, 2015. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- Fiegerman, Seth (October 31, 2015). "Stunning photos from the first World Indigenous Games in Brazil". Mashable. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- "First World Indigenous Games closes in spectacular ceremony in Brazil". The Independent. November 1, 2015. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- Monitor, The Christian Science (November 1, 2015). "'Our life is not a game,' say World Indigenous Games protesters". The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved November 24, 2015.